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Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker's more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
GEOSPATIAL PRACTICE
We are a national leader in implementing straightforward approaches to development and deployment of scalable enterprise Geospatial Information Technology (GIT) solutions. Michael Baker International has differentiated itself and expanded its capabilities by using the latest technologies. For example, we use wearable/SLAM, static, mobile LiDAR and Pavement condition systems that accurately capture natural and As-built conditions. With hundreds of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), survey, mapping and IT professionals in our Geospatial Practice across North America, Michael Baker International possesses in-house experience and resources to support all elements of your program needs, including: needs analysis, digitizing/data conversion, customized mapping applications, and systems documentation, implementation, and training.
DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International, and industry leader in the Mobile LiDAR and Pavement Inspection field, is growing our operation and has an exciting opportunity for an Equipment Operator to join our Ridgeland, MS locations.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to travel the nation on a regular basis and for weeks at a time, working on projects utilizing state of the art technology, while supporting the company initiatives and projects on a national scale. This position may require work up to 7 days a week, depending on assignment.
This position is heavily field oriented and can be up to 80% field work with 20% office work.
The Equipment Operator will work with one of Michael Baker's Mobile LiDAR systems or Pavement Inspection systems - either in a driving or collection capacity. The successful candidate will be able to work closely with trained professionals in the execution of Mobile LiDAR or Pavement collection, establishment of ground control and post-processing of information.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- High School Graduate; Bachelor's Degree in geography, surveying, or similar field desired
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree can be substituted for requisite experience
- 2 years land survey field experience including: GPS collection and processing, traversing, leveling, establishment of H/V control is highly desired
- Application of survey software preferred
- Ability and willingness to travel (via vehicles or air travel) throughout the U.S. and work up to 7 days per week
- Confidence and familiarity in maintaining vehicles
- Current valid driver's license and successful driving record
Preferred Requirements
- LiDAR collection (static, mobile, or Indoor SLAM)
- Familiarity with LiDAR datasets (LAS)
- Computer Data Processing
- GIS
- GPS Post-Processing
- MicroStation
- Current passport or ability to obtain
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $23.00 to $37.00 per hour, depending on the experience of the candidate.
